Student Services

EC offers an outstanding college preparatory program. We strive to help students explore options and find their best post-secondary pathway. Last year, 99 percent of our graduating seniors entered a four-year undergraduate program and EC's college counselors provided students and families with personal support every step of the way. Learn more on our College Counseling webpage.

Knowing the challenges that middle school and high school students face, school counselors at EC want every student to feel supported and appreciated. We provide a safe and welcoming space for all students regarding any issues of concern. Students can schedule an appointment via email or Calendly or visit Student Services for urgent issues. 

Our three high school counselors and one middle school counselor interact with students daily and provide resources and tools to support adolescents' social and emotional needs in all stages of their development. Each year, they refresh and expand their knowledge about current adolescent trends and issues regarding mental health so that their services are relevant and timely. 

Services our EC school counselors provide include:

• Short-term, confidential individual counseling
• Supporting new students, including international students, as they transition into the EC community
• Collaboration with our Academic Resources Department as part of the Student Intervention Team – a team of caring educators who brainstorm and provide individualized student support interventions
• Helping students navigate typical developmental challenges as well as more substantial emotional challenges through small groups, individual counseling, wellness week, newsletters and website resources
• Delivering educational programming on social and emotional issues for students, faculty and families through Canvas, EC3, Tutorial period, lunches, newsletters, PFSA presentations and our school website
• Coordination with existing therapists to provide consistent support resources and reinforce outside strategies
• Coordination with inpatient care facilities to provide transitional support and/or academic continuation when appropriate
• Monitoring the EC anonymous Tipline, together with the administration, deans and directors, to keep abreast of student concerns and respond to reported issues

Data collected from the fall Needs Assessment (an anonymous survey created with administration, deans and student life staff) guides the EC counselors about the specific topics and types of information presented to our middle school and high school students. 

Throughout the school year, counselors collaborate with local experts to share strategies and ensure our approaches are current and timely. We also partner with area high schools to share resources and support students when a community response is needed. 

Class of 2023 and beyond:

• English, 4 years
• Health, 0.5 years
• Mathematics^WSAC, 3 years (minimum Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II; 4 years are recommended for college admission)
• Physical Education, 1.5 years¹
• Religious Studies, 4 years²
• Science, 3 years (physics, biology and chemistry are required; 4 years are recommended for college admission)
• Social Studies, 3 years (minimum - world history, U.S. history and American government)³
• Visual and Performing Arts, 2 years⁴
• World Language, 2 years of the same language (3 years are recommended for college admission)⁵

Current students can access their unofficial transcripts through PlusPortals. Additionally, at the end of each year, students and their parents/guardians receive an official transcript, which can be submitted for summer programs, scholarships and other situations where an official transcript is not required. 

Alumni can request a copy of their official transcript by emailing the school Registrar Lakshmi Palaniappan (lpalaniappan@eastsidecatholic.org) with the below information. There is no fee for transcript requests.

For an Official Transcript

• Full Legal Name (please include maiden name if applicable)
• Year of Graduation
• Date of Birth
• Organization’s name, mailing address and email of where you would like the transcript sent

For an Unofficial Transcript

• Full Legal Name (please include maiden name if applicable)
• Year of Graduation
• Date of Birth

Scoir is a college and career platform that many competitive high schools have chosen to help students prepare for college and use as the vehicle to electronically submit documents (transcripts, letters of recommendation and the EC High School Profile) to all colleges and universities. Scoir has a vast array of resources for students starting in 9th grade to explore potential majors, careers, and colleges. Scoir can also be used to connect directly with admissions representatives from "favorited" colleges. 
 
Upon enrolling in high school at Eastside Catholic, all students and families are provided with registration codes to log in and begin using their Naviance Scoir accounts. Every student has an individual account. Families with more than one student attending EC may have their accounts linked so that they may view and access all their students' information through one account. While parents can access their students' account accounts, parents and students have different login information, usernames, and passwords. 

• Scoir Overview for Parent/Guardian
• How to Discover and Search for Colleges
• Scoir Resources for Students and Families
• For Students: Personalizing your Dashboard & College Preferences
• For Students: Create and Export a Resume or Activities List
• For Students: Taking a Career Interest Assessment

Eastside Catholic has partnered with Lifestance Health to provide monthly parenting speakers. Below are the events that were previously hosted.

Practicing Resilience: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive Life's Challenges
Colleen Hilton, founder of Acuity Counseling and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years' experience, hosted this meeting on September 16. Watch a recording on YouTube.

Sleep and Mental Health in Adolescents
Dr. Catherine Darley, ND presented on October 21 and is a leader in integrative sleep medicine. She founded The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine, Inc in 2003, and since then has helped people of all ages sleep well using behavioral and naturopathic approaches for sleep disorders. View a copy of her PowerPoint presentation.

Parenting Through COVID-19
UW Psychologists Jim and Lizz Mazza hosted a virtual Q&A on November 4 to discuss their top social emotional education strategies for raising teens during COVID-19. Watch a recording on Vimeo.

Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety
Dr. Kristen Allott, ND presented virtually on Thursday, November 18. Dr. Allott is a naturopathic physician, national speaker, and pioneering advocate for the use of whole foods nutrition to treat mental health disorders. Watch a recording on YouTube. Below are resources that were presented during the meeting.

• Three Day Protein Experiment
• Being at Your Best During High Stakes Events
• Emergency Food Plans
• I Need Help Now! Quick Interventions for Anxiety, Irritation & Agitation

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Resources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19
• Child Mind Institute: Supporting Families During COVID-19
• Challenge Success: A Message to our Challenge Success Family during COVID-19
• HealthyChildren.org: How to Help Children Build Resilience in Uncertain Times

Care Solace is a valuable resource for our students, families, faculty and staff, made possible by the generous Make a Difference (MAD) donations from the 2024 STARS Gala Auction.

Here's how Care Solace can support you:

• Quickly connect with verified mental health and/or substance use treatment providers in our community.
   
• Reach out through your student's counselor and have them connect you directly to Care Solace support, or you can call Care Solace at 888-515-0595 or search anonymously on their website.
   
• Care Solace is available 24/7/365, supports all languages, and works with all insurance, Medicaid, and sliding-scale payment options.
   
• A Care Companion will make calls and arrange appointments on your behalf.

We are proud to offer this additional mental health resource and support for our entire community. For more information, visit the Care Solace website or reach out to your student's counselor.